Attachment and desire are two terms translated from ancient wisdom traditions that often confuse modern Western students. This article aims to briefly clarify these terms, and then show how a more complete understanding can aid our spiritual journey and practice. On retreat, we can work with more diligence on these hinderances. On Attachment In Western [...]

There is no retreat center in the United States like SpiritQuest Sedona Retreats because we recognize the interconnected and interdependent nature of health and healing. The body cannot be healthy without activity and conscious eating. Misalignment in the body can also be caused by stress and tension that originates in the mind or the emotions. [...]

To be in a relationship as a couple requires constant growth. The person we chose to spend our life with isn’t now the person we married or committed to. People change, needs change. We pass through life milestones and enter distinct phases of our lives. When we commit to someone, the truth is that we [...]

It is an old cliche that “the only thing that stays the same is change.” It may be old and well-used, but that’s because it’s true. Nothing is ever the same, ask any toddler. A toddler responds to the present moment, in a way, closer to the true. They are overjoyed by the sky, a [...]

Again and again we hear wisdom traditions ask us to “be present,” but what does this really mean? Often we associate “being present” with lovely and nice things: taking a vacation, hanging out with the kids, planting a garden, or making time for a favorite activity. While these things are part of a healthy, balanced [...]

What is a Spiritual Retreat? What role does the “spiritual” play in our daily lives? In ancient cultures, those that chose a spiritual path often retreated from society, supported by donations, as they removed themselves from the typical mundane details of human life. These people were revered for their attainment and teachings, that they passed [...]

The word “judgement” has many connotations in English. It can have both a negative flavor (as in someone that constantly expresses superiority over others) or positive flavor (as in the rule of law and justice). Judging, comparing, and assessing are all aspects of our mind and the human experience. There is nothing inherently “bad” or [...]

Throughout the day we are often caught up in trains of thought that are so compelling we become totally absorbed. It is as if the present moment disappears. Imagine your body sitting on a bank by the river, your thoughts would be like the boats that float by. However, often we don’t choose which boat [...]

I’d like to invite you to ponder the question: what is healing? This seemingly simple question is actually profound. When the skin is cut, is it the antibiotic that “heals?” The bandaid? When we are injured, the body unleashes an automatic set of reactions so complex we still can’t fully understand the process. How often [...]

Healing Through Love & Peace Most pain originates from a source wound. We often talk about connecting to “source”, as in a spiritual connection to God for Personal Healing, but what happens if we connect to source on the shadow side: meaning, connecting with the source of our biggest patterns and wounds? Spiritual & Emotional Healing [...]

SpiritQuest specializes in designing customized retreat experiences for you. Private Retreats and Day Packages can be filled with powerful activities and treatments we call "Sessions". You can view these Sessions here to get an idea of the amazing possibilities available to you when you book a SpiritQuest Retreat.

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What a powerful experience! The releasing ceremony was a great way to start. I could feel my mind opening to the whole process.

Trisha, Wisconsin

"Thank you so much! I think of you often - our lives are truly different since we have returned home - our retreat soaked the seed and now a tiny shoot curls toward the air and light."

Lilavati, Chicago, IL

Words can’t express all the wonderful things I have experienced during the last seven days. Each session seemed in perfect order. I loved the fact that none of the practitioners had any other agenda other than me, that they didn’t look at their clocks, that they had nothing to sell me other than sharing their knowledge. What a wonderful gift that was.

Ellen, Turnwater, WA

We both remember our retreat with delight and laughter. I’d like to return immediately. We found this experience to be powerful and moving. Thank you SpiritQuest!

Susan, Edmonton, Alberta

Thank you for a wonderful experience. All the instructors we had were incredible, you really pick top notch people. Katherine was so easy and wonderful to deal with. We never felt pressured at any time. The experience was life changing.

Manny and Jessica, Tampa, FL

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